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Recent John Lennon Scholarship News

BMI Foundation Announces Opening of 15th Annual John Lennon Scholarship Competition

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The opening of the 15th annual John Lennon Scholarship program has been announced by the BMI Foundation, Inc. The 2012 program will award three scholarships to U.S. college student songwriters. Prizes totaling $20,000 will be given for the best original songs submitted to the competition. Established by Yoko Ono in 1997 in conjunction with the BMI Foundation, these annual scholarships honor the memory of one of the preeminent songwriters of…


From News, posted 12.05.11

14th Annual John Lennon Scholarship Winners Announced

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The winners of the BMI Foundation’s 14th Annual John Lennon Scholarships, a program that recognizes the best and brightest young songwriters between the ages of 15 and 24, were announced on August 16 by Samantha Cox, Director of the competition. Lynda DeFuria, a Las Vegas native and recent Berklee College of Music graduate, won first place and a $10,000 scholarship for her song, “Where You Stand.”


From News, posted 8.16.11

2010 John Lennon Scholarship Winners Announced

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The winners of the BMI Foundation’s 13th Annual John Lennon Scholarships, a program that recognizes the best and brightest young songwriters between the ages of 15 and 24, were announced by Samantha Cox, Director of the competition. Liz Longley, a Pennsylvania native and recent Berklee College of Music graduate, won first place and a $10,000 scholarship for her song “Unraveling.” University of Central Missouri students Zach Johnson…


From News, posted 11.18.10

2009 John Lennon Scholarship Winners Announced

The winners of the BMI Foundation’s 12th Annual John Lennon Scholarships, a program that recognizes the best and brightest young songwriters between the ages of 15 and 24, were announced by Samantha Cox, Director of the competition. Jacqueline Wisot, a musician and songwriter currently attending Belmont University, won first place and a $10,000 scholarship for her song "Firefly." The Pennsylvania native was honored during the BMI Pop Awards ceremony held…


From News, posted 6.30.09

2008 John Lennon Scholarship Winners Announced

The winners of the BMI Foundation’s 11th Annual John Lennon Scholarships, a program that recognizes the best and brightest young songwriters between the ages of 15 and 24, were announced on May 27 by Samantha Cox, Director of the competition. Travis Knapp, a 22-year-old recent graduate of Ithaca College, won first place and a $10,000 scholarship for his song, "Before You Go." The New York state native…


From News, posted 5.27.08

2007 John Lennon Scholarship Winners Announced

Emily Shackelton, a 21-year-old Berklee College of Music student, has won first place and a $10,000 scholarship for her song, "Goodbye," in the 10th Annual John Lennon Scholarship competition. Recognizing the best and brightest young songwriters between the ages of 15 and 24, the scholarships were announced by Ralph N. Jackson, President of the BMI Foundation, Inc. Listen to the winning songs: Goodbye…


From News, posted 5.03.07

2006 Lennon Scholarship Winners Announced

BMI Foundation President Ralph N. Jackson has announced the winners of the 9th Annual John Lennon Scholarships, a program that recognizes the best and brightest young songwriters between the ages of 15 and 24. This year's winners include 21-year-old Catawba College student Dennis E. Reed, Jr., who received first place honors and a $10,000 scholarship for his song, "Out of Control."…


From News, posted 5.15.06

BMI Foundation Announces 2005 Lennon Scholarship Winners

BMI Foundation President Ralph N. Jackson has announced the winners of the 8th Annual John Lennon Scholarships, a program that recognizes the best and brightest young songwriters between the ages of 15 and 24. This year's winners include 17 year old Booker T. Washington High School student Sydney Price from Dallas Texas, who received 1st Place honors and a…


From News, posted 5.17.05

BMI Foundation Announces 2004 Lennon Scholarships

BMI Foundation President Ralph N. Jackson has announced the winners of the 7th Annual John Lennon Scholarships, a program that recognizes the best and brightest young songwriters between the ages of 15 and 24. This year's winners include 20-year-old University of Michigan student Andrew Horowitz, who received 1st Place honors and a $10,000 scholarship for his song "Goodday." Andrew was awarded the top…


From News, posted 5.12.04

BMI Foundation Announces Lennon Scholarship Winners

BMI Foundation President Ralph N. Jackson has announced the winners of the 6th annual John Lennon Scholarships, a program that recognizes the talent of young songwriters between the ages of 15 and 24. This year's winners include University of Miami senior Jaide Fried, who received first place honors and a $5,000 scholarship for her piece "Love Me Tonight." Jaide was awarded the top prize…


From News, posted 5.28.03

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